Andrew Lawes is a 27 year-old man from Northern England. He started writing in September 2012, when he published his first article, entitled "Depression - My Story". The intention ...lihat lebih banyakAndrew Lawes is a 27 year-old man from Northern England. He started writing in September 2012, when he published his first article, entitled "Depression - My Story". The intention behind this was to finally open up about what his battle with depression was truly like, so that family, friends and loved ones would understand him better.
The reaction to this article was incredible. People from all around the world contacted Andrew to thank him for sharing his story, and for helping them to realise that they weren't alone. After Duff McKagan from Guns 'N' Roses wrote an article highlighting Andrew's bravery in talking about his depression, Andrew was encouraged to write another article.
From Andrew's unique mind came the brilliant article "Loving Someone With Depression". Andrew based this article around a conversation he had a year earlier, where someone, struggling to understand what their partner was going through and how to support them, asked Andrew for advice. He recalled this conversation and wrote an article which touched people from across the globe, and has been featured in both magazines and websites.
Andrew continues to write about mental health issues, with the intention of broadening his writing to encompass many different topics. He is currently working on a book based around his experiences, as he believes his openness and honesty on such secretive subjects can help a lot of people, both sufferers and their loved ones. He hopes that his writing will help to bring an end to the stigma that wrongfully surrounds mental health issues.
Andrew currently works as a support worker for adults with learning difficulties, and has recently started studying a degree in English Language and Literature with the Open University of England.
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